5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Contra Costa County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Storage of recreational vehicles, travel trailers, vessels, and vessel trailers on private property in unincorporated Contra Costa County requires that the unit be adequately screened from view from public roadways. Use for living or sleeping is prohibited.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Sec. 84-68.1404
The mobile home, recreational vehicle, travel trailer, vessel, or vessel trailer is adequately screened from view from all public roadways or thoroughfares.
Contra Costa County has no specific county-wide ordinance restricting where commercial vehicles may park on public roads beyond the general 72-hour limit. State law (California Vehicle Code) governs most commercial-vehicle parking conduct.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Sec. 46-4.004
Any vehicle parked or left standing on a county road for seventy-two or more consecutive hours may be removed as provided in the Vehicle Code.
Vehicles parked on any Contra Costa County road for 72 or more consecutive hours may be removed under the California Vehicle Code. Enforcement is handled by the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Sec. 46-4.004
Any vehicle parked or left standing on a county road for seventy-two or more consecutive hours may be removed as provided in the Vehicle Code.
Contra Costa County has no county-wide ordinance prohibiting overnight parking on public roads in unincorporated areas. The general 72-hour limit in Sec. 46-4.004 applies, and individual signed restrictions or HOAs may impose stricter rules.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Sec. 46-4.004
Any vehicle parked or left standing on a county road for seventy-two or more consecutive hours may be removed as provided in the Vehicle Code.
Contra Costa County's Division 430 establishes an abatement program for abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles on public or private property. Code Enforcement may order removal and recover costs.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Division 430
Division 430 - Abandoned Vehicles. Includes Chapter 430-4 Definitions, Chapter 430-6 Administration and Enforcement (Sec. 430-6.008 Inoperable nontowable vehicles), and Chapter 430-8 Hearing and Appeal.
10 cities in Contra Costa County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, RV & Boat Parking
5 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
4 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, Driveway Rules
4 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
3 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, RV & Boat Parking
3 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, RV & Boat Parking
3 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, RV & Boat Parking
4 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
5 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
1 verified rule • Overnight Parking
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